This week, a caller wonders if she’s sexually compatible with her partner or if they’ve just become too adherent to their sexual patterns. Esther helps her untangle the traumatic pieces from her past before her current relationship that are informing the anxiety she feels when her partner initiates sex. This episode contains references to a sexual assault. P ... Show More
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I Gave Him an Ultimatum. Now What?
A person gives their partner an ultimatum, and they fail to meet it. What happens then to the relationship? This couple comes to Esther with that question, wondering what future, if any, might be possible for them. A painful misalignment lies at the center of their polyamorous re ... Show More
58m 14s
May 4
My Parents Got Divorced, So Why Am I Still in the Middle?
When a mom reaches out on her daughter’s behalf, an old family dynamic comes into focus. A woman finds herself caught between her two divorced parents, still playing the role of mediator and emotional caretaker. As she speaks with Esther, she starts to question what really belong ... Show More
57m 55s
Apr 27
How To Start (Even When You Don't Know Where You're Going)
As work becomes the place we look for identity, stability, and meaning, the stakes feel higher than ever. Esther invites you in for a live conversation between friends, New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor and facilitator and author Priya Parker. A question echoes through the ro ... Show More
54m 32s
Aug 2023
#247 - Lets Talk About Sex with Eleanor Hadley
<p>Let’s talk about SEX!</p><p>If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I don’t shy away from many topics, including anything and everything to talk about sex.</p><p>If you don't want to hear about all things sex, this one is not for you. But if you’re interested and wa ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 2025
You May Also Like: Sex Ed with DB
<p> We’re dropping in with an episode from <em>Sex Ed with DB</em>, a podcast all about inclusive, pleasure-focused sex ed. In this episode, host Danielle Bezalel sits down with Dr. Emily Nagoski — bestselling author of <em>Come As You Are</em> — to talk about what it really take ... Show More
51m 26s
Feb 2025
Episode 370: The Science of Sexual Pleasure
<p>How do you define sexual pleasure? For some people, it simply means orgasm. But orgasm isn’t the only way we derive pleasure from sex! In this episode, we’re going to dive into the many and varied forms of sexual pleasure that exist, common barriers to experiencing pleas ... Show More
40m 3s
May 2024
#52 Sexless Marriages, Solutions & Causes with Dr. Nazanin Moali
So many relationships struggle with sexlessness and many couples aren't aware of the fact that they can get help and save their relationships! Today on The Bad Girl's Bible, sex therapist and podcast host, Dr. Nazanin Moali joins us to discuss causes and solutions for sexless rel ... Show More
43m 46s
Feb 2025
Oprah and Esther Perel on the 3 Things Every Human Needs to Find Love
In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.
With wisdom gained as a ... Show More
52m 54s
Nov 2025
Rewind: The Other Half of Sexless Relationships
<p><em>This episode was originally</em><em> released on October 28th, 2017.</em></p>
<p>Sex-starved, meet sex-hounded. Recently, the Dear Sugars inbox was flooded with responses to the two-part episode “Sexless Relationships” with Esther Perel. In those episodes, the Sugars answ ... Show More
24m 11s